Computer question

Easy Mac · 03-13-2011, 05:10 PM

Trying to decide between a lower end quad core and system and a higher end core 2 intel. All other components being equal (memory, HD, video card), which is better for the following use:

converting HD videos to other formats. Basically, TiVo and media center HD recordings to mkv streaming to the rest of the house. Also, hypothetically ripping/converting blu Ray and DVD collection. Ripping and converting CDs to flac. Occasional web surfing.

sovereignstar v2 · 03-13-2011, 06:07 PM

I'd get the lower-end quad as those media-related tasks will take advantage of the extra cores.

Ironhead · 03-13-2011, 06:09 PM

From everything I can recall when I built my system two years ago quad core was recommended for anything media intensive like converting and graphics work. I think you would only really want a good dual core processor if your primary concern was gaming since most games don't use more than 2 cores and rely more heavily on the graphics card.

cartman · 03-13-2011, 07:04 PM

Yep, if you are doing any kind of encoding work, more cores is mo' bettah.

PilotMan · 03-13-2011, 10:53 PM

Quad is the way to go here. The key is all other things being equal, the quad is just a better powerhouse.

03-13-2011, 07:04 PM	#4
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Yep, if you are doing any kind of encoding work, more cores is mo' bettah. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-13-2011, 10:53 PM	#5
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Quad is the way to go here. The key is all other things being equal, the quad is just a better powerhouse. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops.

03-13-2011, 06:07 PM	#2
sovereignstar v2 hates iowa Join Date: Oct 2010	I'd get the lower-end quad as those media-related tasks will take advantage of the extra cores.

03-13-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
Ironhead College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Jersey	From everything I can recall when I built my system two years ago quad core was recommended for anything media intensive like converting and graphics work. I think you would only really want a good dual core processor if your primary concern was gaming since most games don't use more than 2 cores and rely more heavily on the graphics card.

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